Jack and Jill
Burlington County Chapter
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Regards,
~Michelle Williford, Chapter President
Our focus.
Wee
Wisdom
Age 2 to K
Lads and Lassies
1st - 2nd Graders
Brothers & Sisters
3rd - 5th Graders
United
Youth
6th - 8th Graders
Black
Onyx
Teen Group
Executive Team.
Michelle
Williford
President
Kelly
Moore
Recording Secretary
Natascha Williams
Vice President
Lynda
Carter
Corresponding Secretary
Chane'
Gilliam
Program Director
Bahiya Hafeez
Muhammad
Financial Secretary
Darla
Syres
Treasurer
Jody
Sanders
Editor
About Us.
National History
The late Marion Stubbs Thomas founded Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on January 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twenty mothers came together to discuss creating an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 2 and 19. In 1946, 10 chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. The constitution and bylaws were drawn up, and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware.
Today, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. boast more than 248 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Through service projects, Jack and Jill of America create a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development.
National Mission
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. This mission has not changed since the founding of our organization, more than 80 years ago.
National Motto: Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together
Chapter History
Now known as the Burlington County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., we are focused on our chapter theme of EXCITE, ENGAGE and EMPOWER each other; and we stay motivated and committed to our National vision and to serving this community, Burlington County, with unique programs that benefit all children.
Community Events
We also conduct a biennial Children and Youth Tolerance and Leadership Development Conference, in honor of Carole Robertson, one of the 4 young girls slain in the Alabama church bombing, who herself and family were members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. This community based conference is focused on teaching tolerance and understanding our differences to children of all ages. Some of our Philanthropic Beneficiaries have been: Jack and Jill Foundation, Inc., SisterHood, Inc., Providence House, Youth Achievers, Tabernacle Baptist Church Food Bank, The Good Counsel Home, the March of Dimes and All Things Are Possible Foundation.
The Power to Make a Difference